grateful for: music.

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I’m grateful for music today. Grateful for how it both suits and changes my mood. It’s a coping mechanism and a source of joy, a reminder of creativity and art and good things.

Lately, especially, I’ve found some musicians I really love, talented artists who are so very good at what they do. Below is my perfect playlist for December, ideal music to enjoy this holiday season:

1 – Winter Song by Ingrid Michaelson and Sara Bareilles
2 – Blue Eyes by Timmy Curran
3 – Baby It’s Cold Outside by Zooey Deschanel and Leon Redbone
4 – River by Pomplamoose
5 – Celebrate the Day by Relient K
6 – You Make Me Feel So Young by Rosemary Clooney
7 – Come O Come by Sufjan Stevens
8 – Mistletoe by Colbie Caillat
9 – You Are the Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne
10 – Winter Winds by Mumford & Sons
11 – The Chain by Ingrid Michaelson
12 – Heart of Life by John Mayer
13 – Count Your Blessings by Diana Krall
14 – Slow Motion by David Gray
15 – Valley Winter Song by Fountains of Wayne
16 – There’s Still My Joy by Indigo Girls
17 – No Christmas For Me by Zee Avi

To celebrate the growth of this blog and the good things this month has brought my way, I thought it would be fitting to host my first giveaway of sorts, and, inspired by this blog friend, I thought a mix CD might be appropriate.

So, leave a comment below -- including the name of your current favorite song or artist -- to be entered to win a copy of my Winter 2010 mix. If you're lucky, I just might include a little extra something in your winnings (oh, who am I kidding? of course I will; it's the holidays!). A winner will be announced Monday morning.

Happy listening!

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Throughout the latter part of November, I'm dedicating my time to the things that fill my life with joy. You can find more posts on gratitude through the month of November here.